#44 - Lassi Logrén on the Tagelharpa (Jouhikko) Tradition

Jameson and Jouhikko virtuoso Lassi Logrén celebrate Finnish independence day by talking about the Jouhikko/Tagelharpa tradition, Finnish folk music, and the Tagelharpa renaissance we’re experiencing outside of traditional folk circles. We also talk about Lassi’s new solo album “Jouhikko”, why Lassi believes the instrument itself sounds human, and what we might gain from learning how to connect with solo instrumental albums on a personal, communal, and maybe even spiritual, level. Along the way, Lassi offers advice and pointers for those learning, or looking to learn how to play the Jouhikko/Tagelharpa. And of course, being Finnish independence day, I had to take a detour through some Sibelius talk ;)

Lassi’s email for those who want to ask him for Jouhikko/Tagelharpa advice: lassi.logren@gmail.com

I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you Lassi, it was a pleasure!